TM 5-2420-230-24-1
12.
Install the drag link. Torque the nut following the procedures in the Vehicle Manufacturer's Service Manual.
Install a new cotter pin in the drag link ball stud.
WARNING
DO NOT BACK OFF THE NUT TO LOCATE THE COTTER PIN HOLE! FAILURE
TO INSTALL AND LOCK THE COTTER PIN IN THE BALL STUD COULD RESULT
IN A HAZARDOUS VEHICLE OPERAING CONDITION!
NOTE:
Relief plunger adjustment will be necessary if the power steering gear was changed or rebuilt.
Refer to the section of the manual, under "Setting Relief Plungers."
WARNING
ALWAYS FOLLOW THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S PROCEDURES FOR
MOUNTING THE GEAR.
DANGER
ONCE THE RETAINER IS LOCKED IN PLACE DO NOT RE-TORQUE THE RE-
TAINER. CONSTANT TORQUING OF THE RETAINER CAN CAUSE PITMAN ARM
LOOSENESS OR RETAINER FAILURE.
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